Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
- Redfish
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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| βΌ Low | 7:54 AM | -0.69 ft |
| β² High | 7:36 PM | 0.91 ft |
Tidal range today: 1.60 ft
Waxing Gibbous
66% illuminated
Good
Estimate from moon phase, solunar periods, and tidal range.
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| Day | Moon | Sun | 1st tide | 2nd tide | 3rd tide | 4th tide | Coefficient | Solunar activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sun | π | β² 6:59 AM βΌ 6:07 PM | 6:54 AM βΌ -0.6 ft | 6:18 PM β² 0.8 ft | 80high | |||
| 15 Mon | π | β² 6:58 AM βΌ 6:08 PM | 7:54 AM βΌ -0.7 ft | 7:36 PM β² 0.9 ft | 89high | |||
| 16 Tue | π | β² 6:57 AM βΌ 6:09 PM | 9:06 AM βΌ -0.8 ft | 8:48 PM β² 1.0 ft | 97very high | |||
| 17 Wed | π | β² 6:56 AM βΌ 6:09 PM | 10:24 AM βΌ -0.9 ft | 9:30 PM β² 1.0 ft | 100very high | |||
| 18 Thu | π | β² 6:55 AM βΌ 6:10 PM | 11:30 AM βΌ -0.9 ft | 10:06 PM β² 1.0 ft | 100very high | |||
| 19 Fri | π | β² 6:54 AM βΌ 6:11 PM | 12:30 PM βΌ -0.9 ft | 10:30 PM β² 0.9 ft | 96very high | |||
| 20 Sat | π | β² 6:53 AM βΌ 6:12 PM | 1:30 PM βΌ -0.7 ft | 10:24 PM β² 0.7 ft | 83high |
Coefficient compares each day's tidal swing with this station's weak and strong tides over the surrounding month (about 45 = weak, 95 = strong). Bigger swings move more water and bait.
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Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS. Strong winds can push Texas bay water levels well above or below these predictions. Not for navigation.
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Observed 10:15 AM Β· Eagle Point, Galveston Bay (9 mi) Β· sky & visibility from La Porte (19 mi)
Wind
20mph
From NNE (28Β°)
Gusts 28 mph
Measured at Eagle Point, Galveston Bay
Temperature
65Β°F
High 63Β° Β· Low 54Β° so far today
Humidity
51%
Dew point 41Β°F
Visibility
10+mi
+0.04 in over 3 hours
reading 3 hours ago
Barometer at Eagle Point, Galveston Bay, 6-minute readings
Fishing conditions now
Rising pressure. Bite may slow as it levels off.
Galveston Β· Galveston Bay
Lots of redfish in the bay.
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Galveston Β· Offshore
Red snapper biting offshore; federal-waters season for charters open until Oct 25.
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Bolivar Β· Galveston Bay / North Jetty area
Lots of redfish, with a boatload of fish photographed.
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Salinity (PSU β parts per thousand)
Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 11:00 AM (run 09z 2026-10-17 UTC). Arrow length shows current speed. Labeled dots are measured sensor readings; open circles are model forecast points (click one to see its forecast below).
No salinity sensors near this station reported in the past week.
Model: NOAA Northern Gulf Operational Forecast System (NGOFS2). Sensors: Texas Water Development Board. Imagery: USDA/USGS The National Map.
NOAA NGOFS2 model Β· 48 hours